EP0163793A1 - Unabhängiges Tauchgerät - Google Patents

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EP0163793A1
EP0163793A1 EP84401191A EP84401191A EP0163793A1 EP 0163793 A1 EP0163793 A1 EP 0163793A1 EP 84401191 A EP84401191 A EP 84401191A EP 84401191 A EP84401191 A EP 84401191A EP 0163793 A1 EP0163793 A1 EP 0163793A1
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Patrice Galimand
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B35/00—Swimming framework with driving mechanisms operated by the swimmer or by a motor
    • A63B35/08—Swimming framework with driving mechanisms operated by the swimmer or by a motor with propeller propulsion
    • A63B35/12—Swimming framework with driving mechanisms operated by the swimmer or by a motor with propeller propulsion operated by a motor

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  • the present invention relates to an individual scuba diving device.
  • Torpedo-shaped propellants are known to tow divers.
  • the present invention overcomes these drawbacks and relates to an individual scuba diving device characterized in that it comprises both propulsion means and breathing means, so that it constitutes an autonomous device for propulsion and breathing.
  • This technique makes it possible to obtain a very resistant air storage container (the operating pressure can be for example 300 bars instead of the 200 bars currently used with steel bottles) and a significant saving in weight.
  • the invention further develops the application of the technique of composite materials to compressed gas cylinders by aiming, in addition to saving weight, saving external volume of bottles to help reconcile, on the same scuba diving device. marine, the existence of means of breathing and means propulsion.
  • the apparatus according to the invention comprises a respiratory module and a propellant module that can be separated at will, the propellant module being able to be released without modifying the weight / volume balance.
  • the organization of all of the two modules is provided so that its overall size is reconcilable with satisfactory diving performance, its weight remaining at most equal to the weight of a standard diving suit known as "bi-steel" while by maintaining a respiratory autonomy at least equal to that of this spacesuit.
  • the invention relates more particularly but not exclusively, to bottles made from a metallic core, preferably made of aluminum alloy, this core being hooped by means of a stratification by filament winding, fiberglass or carbon fiber , depending on the level of performance sought.
  • the container (6) is double and advantageously comes in the extension of the sockets (1A). Such an arrangement makes your hands free and does not change your diving habits.
  • the propellant module (MP) being able to be released at will, without modifying the weight / volume balance, by a release command with rods (8) of which spouts (8A) can come to bear on ears (8B) located on the periphery of the double container (6).
  • the propellant module is tared in positive flotation so as to be recoverable.
  • the cradle (1) made, preferably, of a material of low density and of high mechanical resistance following for example the technique of lightened thermoplastics, comprises elements allowing it to ensure several functions.
  • Sleeves (9) of this cradle in which the necks of the bottles are slid allow them to be kept in their center distance.
  • a tenon (10) of the cradle is intended to fit into a mortise (11) formed in a connecting bridge (12) connecting the two sockets (1A) for receiving the bottles and is immobilized there by a screw (13 ).
  • the cradle also carries a latch (14) articulated against a spring (15) and on which a hook (16) of the fairing (5) of the propulsion module is locked which finds its place between the two sockets (1A) and against the cradle (1).
  • the cradle shows a depression (17) allowing the hooking or release of the hook (16) from the fairing by sliding in this depression.
  • the release of the hook (16) means the release of the propulsion module (MP) the latch (14) actuated in this case against its spring (15) also producing a thrust of the rods (8) on the ears (8B ) from the container (6).
  • the diver can therefore, if necessary, drop the propellant module without changing its buoyancy balance.
  • the use of the respiratory module (MR) alone is thus possible in diving.
  • the cradle (1) On its face opposite to the engine fairing, the cradle (1) shows a ballast compartment (1B) allowing the buoyancy of the apparatus to be adjusted so as to be very slightly negative at full load (for example lowering of additional bottles on a given location).
  • the cradle further comprises a carrying handle (18) and elements for connection with the backrest-support (2) which is in two parts.
  • the two parts of backrest-support ensure the maintenance of the device by means of five adjustable straps so as to be adjusted and to limit its movement on the back of the plunger.
  • Two shoulder straps (height adjustment on the bust), two crotch straps for pulling down and a belt strap ensuring the connection of the previous four and the transverse stability of the device.
  • the volume of the two-body battery container (6) is calculated so that the battery assembly is in positive flotation. It is also preferably produced according to the technique of light thermoplastics.
  • the latch (14) ensures the unlocking of the two modules, by means of the release linkages (8).
  • Electronic regulation is associated with it, in order to optimize consumption (clipping of peaks of power absorbed at start-up, regulation of the distributed voltage, safety in the event of blockage of the propeller).
  • the fairing (5) of the propeller motor (4) (4A) is preferably produced using the same technology as the cradle (1). It includes a protective grid (5A) for the propeller, a flotation reserve (equal to the weight of the engine) and two stabilizing fins (24). The purpose of these latter is to make the pulling force and the center of gravity of the plunger concurrent, and to combat the torque created by the direction of rotation of the propeller.
  • the fins also participate in maintaining the engine-propeller assembly inside the fairing which is preferably circular.
  • the engine fairing (5) - double battery container (6) is secured by quarter-turn locking of a lock (26) on a span (27) prisoner of the container (6).
  • the lock (26) rotates around an intermediate tube (28) with a segment which seals and passes the electrical connection between the batteries, the motor and the control. This connection also serves as an electrical connection for recharging the batteries.
  • a well (31) connects the channel (30) to the motor and this well is formed in a spacer (32) for main maintenance of the motor.
  • the batteries (33) held between two boxes (34) are contained in the two bodies of the container (6).
  • the dry accumulators constituting the batteries are preferably of the nickel-cadmium type, with extra thin plates.
  • the choice of this type of accumulator is made in particular due to their sealing characteristics, total absence of maintenance, stability of the discharge voltage, even at high speed, insensitivity to significant overloads, their excellent performance from -40 ° C to + 50 ° C, their resistance to shocks and vibrations, the modularity of their elements for the constitution of power supplies and their lifespan.
  • the overall capacity is calculated for a duration of 1 hour 30 minutes, corresponding to the use of a 2.4 m 3 bottle, the most commonly used by divers.
  • the overall capacity of the batteries is designed to continuously cover breathing autonomy, including decompression stops, and without the use of the safety reserve.
  • the control (7), the connecting wire (35) of which ends at (36) -at the end of the channel (30) of the fairing (5) is produced by an overmolding of elastomer (37) of a contactor of the deformable thin layer type (38). It supplies a coil to a monostable power relay (not shown) energizing the motor.
  • the overmolding (37) has the general shape of a loop portion which is completed by a strip (39) preferably by means of pressure fastening (40).
  • the entire loop can be arranged around the hand of the diver so that the thumb can act on the contactor, not according to the natural gripping movement, but according to a movement lying in the plane of the profile of the hand, this in particular in order to avoid any untimely command of an involuntary tightening hand.
  • This command by pressing the thumb in the plane of the profile of the hand, allows voluntary gripping by the other fingers closing towards the palm.
  • the control is preferably used by the other hand than the usual hand (left hand for right-handed; right hand for left-handed) so as to leave free the most skillful hand.
  • the number of bottles can be variable depending on the use, either one, two or more.

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EP19840401191 1982-12-10 1984-06-08 Unabhängiges Tauchgerät Expired - Lifetime EP0163793B1 (de)

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FR8220725A FR2537538B1 (fr) 1982-12-10 1982-12-10 Appareil individuel de plongee sous-marine
DE8484401191T DE3481584D1 (de) 1984-06-08 1984-06-08 Unabhaengiges tauchgeraet.
EP19840401191 EP0163793B1 (de) 1982-12-10 1984-06-08 Unabhängiges Tauchgerät
PCT/FR1984/000147 WO1986000056A1 (fr) 1982-12-10 1984-06-08 Appareil individuel de plongee sous-marine

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FR8220725A FR2537538B1 (fr) 1982-12-10 1982-12-10 Appareil individuel de plongee sous-marine
EP19840401191 EP0163793B1 (de) 1982-12-10 1984-06-08 Unabhängiges Tauchgerät
PCT/FR1984/000147 WO1986000056A1 (fr) 1982-12-10 1984-06-08 Appareil individuel de plongee sous-marine

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US3014448A (en) * 1959-04-21 1961-12-26 Wilfred J Fogarty Underwater propulsion device for swimmers
US3034467A (en) * 1958-10-13 1962-05-15 Seamless Rubber Co Underwater propulsion apparatus
US3329118A (en) * 1966-03-23 1967-07-04 Gary Aqua Peller Corp Battery operated propulsion unit for swimmers
US3916814A (en) * 1972-06-29 1975-11-04 Thomas J Bardoni Underwater propulsion devices
DE2445324A1 (de) * 1974-07-04 1976-01-22 Egra Anstalt Vorrichtung zur fortbewegung einer person im wasser
US3995578A (en) * 1975-10-03 1976-12-07 Mccullough Keith R Scuba divers propulsion unit

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US3034467A (en) * 1958-10-13 1962-05-15 Seamless Rubber Co Underwater propulsion apparatus
US3014448A (en) * 1959-04-21 1961-12-26 Wilfred J Fogarty Underwater propulsion device for swimmers
US3329118A (en) * 1966-03-23 1967-07-04 Gary Aqua Peller Corp Battery operated propulsion unit for swimmers
US3916814A (en) * 1972-06-29 1975-11-04 Thomas J Bardoni Underwater propulsion devices
DE2445324A1 (de) * 1974-07-04 1976-01-22 Egra Anstalt Vorrichtung zur fortbewegung einer person im wasser
US3995578A (en) * 1975-10-03 1976-12-07 Mccullough Keith R Scuba divers propulsion unit

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